Newton Abbot Magistrates' Court Sentencing Results

Brian George David was convicted of child rape and was serving a 20-year sentence, as predicted by a judge.

Richard Law bludgeoned his sister Judith Law to death with a hammer at their home in a brutal attack, following a period of mental decline.

Karl Underwood, 28, from Stitchill Road, Wellswood, Torquay, stole various items including fragrances, gin, Lego, vodka, and shoes from multiple stores in Torquay on July 1, 2025.

Andrew Evans, aged 26 from Penyard, Merthyr Tydfil, used a handheld mobile phone while driving a vehicle (YC19FZL) on the A380 in Newton Abbot on June 10, 2024.

Joseph Carr, of no fixed abode in Torquay, targeted elderly victims by stealing handbags and purses, and committed thefts from shops and pickpocketing over a two-year period. He also carried out one residential burglary, one racially aggravated public order offence, and one criminal damage incident, causing harm and distress to victims in the community.

On 04/06/2025 at Greenaway Road, Newton Abbot, John Cook assaulted a police officer by beating him and caused criminal damage to a property in Exeter.

On 03/06/2025 at Paignton, Paul Chappell assaulted a police officer by beating and also assaulted a PCSO.

On 28/05/2025 at The Range in Torquay stole four boxes of laundry detergent, breaching a suspended sentence.

On 11/01/2023 at Newton Abbot Railway Station, Station Road, drove a motor vehicle after consuming alcohol exceeding the prescribed limit (105 microgrammes in 100 millilitres of breath).